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Originally Posted by btimbit
Term is good for the Oilers, although they might have been smarter to pay a bit less for a year or two less UFA years, because that cap hit could be crippling, especially for a Game that isn't exactly known for cap management...
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I suspect that was never an option. McDavid is basically doing the Oilers a huge favour by signing a five-year deal with the same number attached to the remaining three years.